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Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, (New Advent)
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I, qq. 1-2, 21, 75;
I-II, qq. 18, 85, 94;
II-II, q. 4;
III, q. 60
Construct five syllogisms that you find in Aquinas’ reasoning in the chapters assigned. Adhere to the outline below:
- The first syllogism should concern the nature of theology.
- The second syllogism should concern the question of God’s existence.
- The third syllogism should concern the meaning of “natural law,” or what renders an act morally good or evil.
- The fourth syllogism should concern the consequences of the original sin or the nature of the virtue of faith.
- The fifth syllogism should concern the defining characteristics of the seven sacraments.
Submission Instructions:
- The syllogisms must follow the strict criteria for what a syllogism is, namely, two premises linked by a middle term, yielding a necessary conclusion. If you are confused by this, consult logic texts and if you are still confused, consult me directly. (One cannot claim to be a Master of Theology without having at least basic familiarity with the art and science of logic.)
- The assignment is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
- The assignment should be formatted per current CMOS and 100-150 words.
- For each syllogism, reference the relevant chapter in the assigned reading, formatted in the current CMOS.
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